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Material Handling Automation
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PROBLEM: NEW FACILITY SETUP
The Aerospace Client was moving its small parts picking and kitting operations from one Texas facility to another in the Lone Star state. The relocation goal was to consolidate the picking efforts and improve throughput rates. The put-away process also needed attention to possibly add automation and improve efficiency.
To prepare for the relocation process, the Aerospace Client commissioned TriFactor Systems to provide a turn-key solution complete with budgetary estimates for capital planning and a detailed project schedule for implementation. The Aerospace Client contracted TriFactor to provide and install the material handling equipment and software systems.
SOLUTION:
TriFactor conducted on-site visits and interviews with the client’s project team and different functional groups to identify all aches and pains that could potentially be alleviated with an automated material handling solution. The final design for the relocated and new picking operation incorporated pick-to-light technology, a batch put-to-light system, software to manage the light technology, and ten (10) horizontal carousels. The automated horizontal carousels were configured in pods of two (2), with one (1) pick-to-light tree display per pod and one (1) batch put-to-light work station per pod.
The project provided the Aerospace Client with the picking capacity needed for their current and future demand requirements. TriFactor delivered the system on time and under budget.